Assistant Controller (Accounting Manager)

Unitus Community Credit Union•Tigard, OR

4d•Onsite

About The Position

At Unitus, each employee has an opportunity to make a meaningful difference for our members, our communities, and one another. As the Manager - Assistant Controller, you’ll join a collaborative, people-focused leadership team and help guide the Accounting Department with care, clarity, and accountability. In this senior leadership role, you’ll support and develop team members, strengthen partnerships across the organization, and help ensure the accuracy, integrity, and effectiveness of our accounting operations, including month-end close, financial reporting, financial risk management, ad hoc analysis, and the systems that support our work. This role is responsible for the credit union’s financial data including: general ledger reconciliations, regulatory reporting, year-end financial statements, risk management, budget process, auditor coordination, financial reporting, payroll management, achieving strategic initiatives and ensures operations within a safe and sound manner within the policy framework approved by the Board. Our strong team of leaders, outstanding culture, above market benefits, continuous involvement in the communities we serve, and competitive pay programs make Unitus an excellent place to contribute and grow your talents.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, and/or economics or equivalent experience
Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience related to financial statement preparation, GAAP-based financial reporting, General ledger systems and chart of accounts management, account reconciliations, accounts payable, payroll, and fixed assets.
Minimum 3 years of experience in supervisory, management, or lead role, with responsibility for coaching staff and reviewing work.
Experience in organizing the financial accounting processes, interpreting rules and regulations, maintaining internal controls, managing projects and working with various accounting systems (i.e. general ledger, financial reporting, payroll, fixed assets, MS Excel, reconciliation tools, etc.).
Experience in presenting research findings and recommendations to committees and/or senior level management.

Nice To Haves

Financial/professional service industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead core accounting operations, including policies, procedures, internal controls, general ledger governance, record retention, vendor relationships, and department workflows.
Ensure financial records and reporting are accurate, consistent, and compliant with GAAP and regulatory requirements.
Oversee the general ledger and related systems, including access controls, data integrity, reconciliation standards, journal entries, and balance-sheet activity.
Oversee payroll operations to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant processing, reporting, journal entries, vendor coordination, and internal controls.
Ensure timely completion of regulatory and external filings, including Call Reports, public funds and deposit reports, year-end financial statements, and Form 990.
Coordinate key annual accounting initiatives, including budget preparation in partnership with Finance and year-end close activities.
Provide responsive, collaborative service to team members and departments across Unitus.
Manage, coach, and develop accounting team members through clear work assignment, performance oversight, cross-training, and knowledge sharing.
Direct day-to-day accounting activities to support timely transaction processing, reconciliations, financial reporting, backup coverage, and continuity of operations.
Support staff across core accounting functions, including accounts payable, fixed assets, payroll, general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, correspondent banking, and reporting.
Lead department projects, system enhancements, and process improvements that support business plans, service, efficiency, and accounting best practices.
Partner with the Manager, Finance on the annual budget process, year-end financial statements, and department initiatives.
Partner with the Chief Financial Officer to maintain strong internal controls and consistent application of GAAP.
Provide accounting insight to leadership, identify reporting or control risks early, and keep the Chief Financial Officer informed of trends, risks, and potential concerns.

Benefits

Medical + Dental + Vision
Flexible Spending Accounts + HSA
Employees accrue up to 20 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) during their first twelve months of employment
Unitus recognizes 12 paid holidays per year
401(k) Retirement Savings
Annual Incentives (eligibility dependent)
Employee Assistance Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Student Loan Debt Repayment
Transit & Parking benefits
Paid Volunteer Time Off